Thailand’s apparel exports grew 5.86 per cent in 2025, led by T-shirts replacing innerwear as the top category, signalling a shift in export mix.
However, faster import growth of nearly 14 per cent reflects rising domestic demand and dependence on overseas suppliers, especially for trousers and shorts, highlighting a widening trade imbalance within the apparel sector.Thailand’s apparel exports grew 5.86 per cent in 2025, led by T-shirts replacing innerwear as the top category, signalling a shift in export mix.
However, faster import growth of nearly 14 per cent reflects rising domestic demand and dependence on overseas suppliers, especially for trousers and shorts, highlighting a widening trade imbalance within the apparel sector.
